Quick answers
- Does Firas Akhrass accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Firas Akhrass accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Firas Akhrass see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,243 Original Medicare patients and 43,087 services for Firas Akhrass. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Firas Akhrass's NPI number?
- 1487636205. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Firas Akhrass, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,243 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 43,087 |
| Different services or procedures | 97 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)3,536 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)3,482 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)2,915 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)2,667 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)2,400 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes68%
- Arthritis52%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Practice locations
Addresses where Firas Akhrass is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5107 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 614‑8612
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Firas Akhrass as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Diabetes and Glandular Disease Clinic PA9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Endocrinologyprimary
Other endocrinologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Diabetes and Glandular Disease Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487636205 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians